Longmont Power & Communications Data Access Guide
Longmont Power & Communications (LPC) is a community-owned municipal electric utility serving about 43,700 customers in Longmont, Colorado. LPC has completed a Landis+Gyr AMI smart meter deployment and offers Green Button Connect My Data third-party access through UtilityAPI, making it one of the most data-friendly municipal utilities of its size.
How to Get Your Longmont Power & Communications Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Portal (MyUtilityAccount) | ✓ | — | All customers | Bills, usage history, water + electric | Per billing cycle / daily reads | Web, PDF, download |
| Green Button Connect My Data (UtilityAPI) | ✓ | ✓ | All customers; registered third parties | Bills, intervals, account details | After customer authorization | JSON, XML (ESPI), secure download |
| UtilityAPI v2 REST API | — | ✓ | Approved service providers | Meters, intervals, bills, accounts | Near real-time after authorization | JSON/XML, OAuth 2.0 |
| Building Energy Benchmarking | ✓ | — | C&I buildings ≥20,000 sq ft | Whole-building aggregated electric + water | 12 months historical; manual/auto push | ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager |
| EDI (ANSI X12) | — | — | N/A | N/A | N/A | Not offered |
Billing Data Access
LPC provides first-party billing access through the MyUtilityAccount customer portal and third-party access through a UtilityAPI-powered Green Button Connect My Data sharing portal at benchmarking.longmontcolorado.gov.
What Data Is on Your Longmont Power & Communications Bill
- Current and historical bills
- Payment history and transaction records
- Electricity usage data
- Water usage data
- Account details
How to Download Longmont Power & Communications Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register the business account on MyUtilityAccount (multiple accounts can share one profile)
- 02Download bills and usage data from the portal
- 03For whole-building data, use the Building Energy Benchmarking program (benchmarkinginfo@longmontcolorado.gov)
- 04Authorize consultants via the UtilityAPI data sharing portal at benchmarking.longmontcolorado.gov
How to Download Longmont Power & Communications Bills (Residential)
- 01Visit https://myutilityaccount.longmontcolorado.gov/ and click Sign Up
- 02Create a username with personal info and a recent bill on hand
- 03Log in and open View Account Details for billing history
- 04Use 'Analyze and download electricity and water usage' to export data
Third-Party Access to Longmont Power & Communications Billing Data
UtilityAPI Green Button Connect My Data
- 01Register as a service provider at https://benchmarking.longmontcolorado.gov/
- 02Complete the third-party registration form and await LPC approval
- 03Send customers an authorization link; they authenticate with LPC credentials and set scope/duration
- 04Retrieve bills, intervals and account data via UtilityAPI API or secure download
Building Energy Benchmarking (ENERGY STAR)
- 01Visit the LPC building energy benchmarking page and download the How-To Guide
- 02Request whole-building aggregated data via benchmarkinginfo@longmontcolorado.gov or (303) 651-8700
- 03Receive data in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager-compatible format
- 04Import into Portfolio Manager for Colorado benchmarking compliance
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Longmont Power & Communications Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
LPC's AMI deployment (~48,200 Landis+Gyr Revelo meters, substantially complete as of 2024) enables hourly and sub-hourly interval data. Customers download intervals through MyUtilityAccount; third parties access them via Green Button Connect My Data powered by UtilityAPI.
How to Download Longmont Power & Communications Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Register as a third party at https://benchmarking.longmontcolorado.gov/
- 02Send the customer an authorization request link
- 03Customer authenticates with LPC online account credentials and sets scope and duration
- 04Pull interval data via UtilityAPI v2 endpoints (GET /api/v2/meters, GET /api/v2/meters/{uid}/intervals) in JSON or XML
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Longmont Power & Communications rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
LPC's third-party data access runs entirely through UtilityAPI, a certified Green Button Alliance partner. Approved service providers create authorization forms, customers grant time-limited consent, and data is delivered via the UtilityAPI v2 REST API or secure download.
Available Longmont Power & Communications API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| List authorized meters | https://utilityapi.com/api/v2/meters | GET | JSON |
| Retrieve interval data | https://utilityapi.com/api/v2/meters/{uid}/intervals | GET | JSON/XML |
| Access bill data | https://utilityapi.com/api/v2/bills | GET | JSON |
| Manage customer authorizations | https://utilityapi.com/api/v2/authorizations | GET | JSON |
How to Register as a Longmont Power & Communications API Vendor
- 01Register with the Longmont UtilityAPI platform and complete the third-party agreement
- 02Build authorization request forms in the UtilityAPI dashboard
- 03Collect customer authorizations (identity verified by UtilityAPI)
- 04Integrate UtilityAPI v2 endpoints and webhooks for ongoing updates
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
How to Enroll in Longmont Power & Communications EDI
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Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
LPC's commercial rate ladder rewards demand management. Under CD, demand charges of $19.10–$21.00/kW typically make up a large share of mid-size bills. Above 800 kW, the CCD rate shifts most of the demand cost to coincident demand at the Platte River system peak, creating a strong incentive for peak-coincident curtailment, storage and load shifting. Hourly AMI data via Green Button makes these strategies measurable.
Longmont Power & Communications Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| Commercial Energy (CE) | Demand under 50 kW/month |
| Commercial Demand (CD) | Demand over 50 kW in two consecutive months |
| Commercial Coincident Demand (CCD) | Demand over 800 kW in two consecutive months |
| Self Generation Rates (CEGE/CDGE/CCGE) | On-site DER up to 50 kW, tiered by demand class |
Longmont Power & Communications Rate Features & TOU Details
- Seasonal summer/non-summer pricing on all commercial schedules
- Demand measured as highest 15-minute average in the billing period
- CCD bills on coincident demand at PRPA system peak plus a smaller maximum demand charge
- Customers under 50 kW for 12 consecutive months can request reassignment from CD to CE
- All rates include the 8.64% City of Longmont franchise fee
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Longmont Power & Communications Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Building Energy Benchmarking Program
Voluntary automated benchmarking for LPC commercial and industrial buildings ≥20,000 sq ft, with whole-building aggregated electric and water data pushed to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for Colorado Energy Office compliance.
- 01Visit the benchmarking page and download the How-To Guide PDF
- 02Request building data via benchmarkinginfo@longmontcolorado.gov or (303) 651-8700
- 03Receive Portfolio Manager-compatible data (12 months electric + water)
- 04Import into ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and submit to the Colorado Energy Office
Efficiency Works Partnership
Energy efficiency rebates and services for Longmont homes and businesses delivered through the Platte River Power Authority Efficiency Works partnership.
- 01Visit efficiencyworksnow.com and select Longmont as your utility
- 02Choose business assessments, rebates or retrofit programs
- 03Schedule an assessment and apply for rebates
Renewable Energy Rate (CRU)
Business customers can purchase renewable energy in 500 kWh blocks for a 0.84¢/kWh premium with a 12-month subscription commitment.
- 01Contact LPC at (303) 651-8386 to subscribe
- 02Select the number of 500 kWh blocks
- 03Commit to 12 consecutive months of participation
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No EDI (ANSI X12) trading partner program — Green Button Connect is the only programmatic channel
- ⚠Exact billing history retention period not publicly documented
- ⚠Benchmarking data requests may face delays due to the 2024 vendor platform transition
- ⚠Interval granularity below hourly depends on individual meter data availability
- ⚠All third-party access requires explicit, time-limited customer authorization
Longmont Power & Communications Data Access FAQ
How can my energy consultant access our Longmont interval data programmatically?▾
LPC offers Green Button Connect My Data through UtilityAPI. Your consultant registers as a service provider at benchmarking.longmontcolorado.gov, then sends you an authorization link. After you authenticate with your LPC online account credentials and set the scope and duration, they can pull hourly interval data, bills and account details via the UtilityAPI v2 REST API in JSON or XML.
Does Longmont Power & Communications support EDI for invoices or usage (810/820/867)?▾
No. LPC does not maintain an ANSI X12 EDI trading partner program. As a municipal utility outside deregulated markets, it has standardized on Green Button Connect My Data via UtilityAPI as its programmatic data exchange channel, which covers bills, intervals and account data for aggregators and bill-pay vendors.
What interval granularity is available from LPC smart meters?▾
LPC's Landis+Gyr Revelo AMI meters are read multiple times per day. Hourly interval data is broadly available, with 30-minute and 15-minute granularity accessible through Green Button Connect where supported by the meter data. Billing demand on commercial rates is calculated from the highest 15-minute average demand.
Which commercial rate applies to my facility?▾
Under 50 kW demand you're on the Commercial Energy (CE) rate with no demand charge. If you exceed 50 kW in two consecutive months you move to Commercial Demand (CD), and above 800 kW in two consecutive months you're billed on the Commercial Coincident Demand (CCD) rate, where most demand cost keys on the Platte River Power Authority system peak hour.
How do I get whole-building data for ENERGY STAR benchmarking in Longmont?▾
LPC runs a Building Energy Benchmarking program for commercial buildings of 20,000 sq ft or more. Request whole-building aggregated electric and water data (12 months) via benchmarkinginfo@longmontcolorado.gov or (303) 651-8700; data arrives in an ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager-compatible format. Note possible delays due to a 2024 vendor transition.
Can customers revoke third-party data access?▾
Yes. All third-party sharing through the LPC/UtilityAPI portal is opt-in and time-limited. Customers can review and revoke any active authorization at any time from the 'My Authorizations' dashboard at benchmarking.longmontcolorado.gov.
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